法力 (fǎ lì) — supernatural power (often from Buddhist cultivation or general magic/mystical ability)

Definition

Refers to magical or supernatural power, usually gained through Buddhist cultivation or Daoist/spiritual practice. Distinct from 魔法 (wizardry/sorcery, from Western fantasy) and 功夫 (physical martial skill).

noun
supernatural power (often from Buddhist cultivation or general magic/mystical ability)

Examples

  • 法力
    Nà wèi gāo sēng de fǎ lì fēi cháng qiáng dà, néng xiáng yāo chú mó.
    That eminent monk's supernatural power is extremely strong; he can subdue demons and eradicate evil.
  • 法力
    Xiū liàn qiān nián hòu, tā zhōng yú zhǎng wò le qiáng dà de fǎ lì.
    After a thousand years of cultivation, it finally mastered powerful supernatural power.
  • 法力
    Yóu xì zhōng fǎ shù de xiāo hào qǔ jué yú fǎ lì shàng xiàn.
    In games, spell consumption depends on the mana cap.

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